5 FIGS YOU MUST HAVE

5 FIGS YOU MUST HAVE

 

CESSAC 

is one of the Fig top. It is a late ripening variety that is distinguished by the long finger like lobes of it's leaves. A truly beautiful tree with even more beautiful fruit, it has purple, green and red skin mix. 
It has a very sweet, juicy, vivid red pulp. When left on the tree, Cessac becomes a pasty fig like Reculver, Cul Noir, Bellone. There are not so many figs that have this characteristic so it has become a much sought after cultivar by fig connoisseurs.
This is a prized discovery and there are limited opportunities to acquire this cultivar.
Cessac is a common type fig and does not need to be pollinated by wasps.
ROBERT'S GOLDEN RAINBOW
Highly prized and sought after variety . This fig originated from a tree grown by a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers Association living  in Rainbow, California. It’s flavor is a complex blend of strawberry and kiwi. This prolific growing fig produces large sized fruit which start ripening in September. The fruit starts out bright green, turns a golden yellow and finally ripening at a light purple color. It’s pulp is a rich honey amber color. Originally referred to as Ben’s Golden Riverside, the name was changed to Golden Rainbow to avoid confusing it with another variety called Golden Riverside from UCD. This is a common fig needing no wasp.
BASS FAVORITE FIG 
Bass Favorite Fig is an excellent dark fig variety introduced by Bass of Pennsylvania. Bass Favorite fig can be recognized by its dark purple/violet exterior with hints of yellow near the top and bottom. Inside this delicious fig is a rich, berry flavored fruit that has been described as a perfect blend of sweet and Acid . The fig has a large cavity, which is filled with a bright red fruit. Most of these figs are between 20-45 grams in weight, classifying them as a large size fig. The leaves of the plant usually bear 3 lobes! BUT, Bass’ Favorite does not thrive in humidity or wetness, which can cause splitting. So be sure to prevent over watering.

 

ITALIAN 258

The Italian 258 is another in the series collected by Todd Kennedy while in Italy in the 1980’s and brought back to California. It is a favorite fig among collectors. It does well in a variety of soils but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season. It is hardy to 0°. Bearing age is 1-2 years after planting. At maturity it grows to 8-15 feet in height. The skin is brown to purplish-black with a light-to-bright red flesh. The fruit is sweet, richly-flavored, and juicy. We can taste citrus, like tangerine, and also passion fruit. 

 

 

EXQUISITO 

Exquisito is a common fig, producing figs outside of the presence of the fig wasp, and super delicious ones too!

Exquisito is one of the few fig varieties with the ability to produce a breba crop and two main crops with distinctly different appearances and flavors in one season. That means that fig enthusiasts have the chance to begin sampling this variety as early as the end of July (depending on climate).

The breba crop bears a green skin and is very sweet with a fruity and berry flavor. You will know the first main crop figs are ripe when you see their black skin covered with starry dots. These main figs will have a fruit cocktail taste. The third and final crop of Exquisito will appear more smoky gray with a mix of purple and green coloring. These are the grand finale with a highly sought after banana/strawberry yogurt flavor.

Figs have a unique flavor, almost tropical, but very concentrated and jammy, very excited about its productivity and early ripening time. One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight. 

 

HAPPY GARDENING AND HAVE A NICE DAY

HELEN

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